Block 40 Beo Cres
40 Beo Cres, Singapore 160040
Block 40 Beo Cres is an HDB block in Bukit Merah, completed in 1963, with 96 dwelling units. Across 112 resales on record, 3-Room flats have recently resold around S$358k (S$568 psf, 59 sqm). The lease has approximately 44 years remaining.
What are the key facts about Block 40 Beo Cres?
Block 40 Beo Cres is an HDB block in Bukit Merah, completed in 1963, with 96 dwelling units.
- Town
- Bukit Merah
- Planning area
- Bukit Merah
- Completed
- 1963
- Storeys
- 10
- Total units
- 96
- Flat model
- Standard · Adjoined Flat
- Market segment
- RCR
- Median resale
- S$358k
- Last transacted
- Jun 2026
- Remaining lease
- ≈ 44 years
What are resale prices at Block 40 Beo Cres?
3-Room flats have recently resold around S$358k (S$568 psf), from 112 resales on record (HDB caveat data).
| Flat type | Resales | Median price | Size | PSF |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2-Room | 18 | S$199,000recent | 51 sqm | S$363 psf |
| 3-Room | 93 | S$358,000recent | 59 sqm | S$564 psf |
| 4-Room | 1 | S$688,000 | 118 sqm | S$542 psf |
Live now: 3 flats listed for sale at this block (median asking S$420k) and 2 for rent — search all listings.
“Recent” medians use the latest transactions; for older blocks the all-time median spans 30+ years and understates today’s price. Source: HDB resale caveats, through Jun 2026.
What rent and yield does Block 40 Beo Cres get?
Flats at Block 40 Beo Cres have recently sublet for a median of S$2,500/mo, an indicative gross rental yield of about 8.4% (from 22 recent rental contracts).
Median rent
S$2,500/mo
22 recent contracts
Gross rental yield
8.4%
indicative, gross
Annual rent
S$30,000
median × 12 months
| Flat type | Contracts | Median rent |
|---|---|---|
| 3-Room | 18 | S$2,500/mo |
| 2-Room | 4 | S$2,500/mo |
HDB subletting requires the flat owner to have met the 5-year Minimum Occupation Period (MOP), so the rental sample per block is small — treat the yield as indicative. Latest contract Apr 2026. Source: HDB rental (subletting) data.
What has recently sold at Block 40 Beo Cres?
Block 40 Beo Cres has 112 recorded resales; the most recent transacted at S$400,000 in Jun 2026 (HDB caveat data).
| Date | Flat type | Storey | Size | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2026 | 3-Room | 04 TO 06 | 59 sqm | S$400,000 |
| Feb 2025 | 3-Room | 04 TO 06 | 59 sqm | S$372,000 |
| Feb 2025 | 3-Room | 07 TO 09 | 59 sqm | S$410,000 |
| Jan 2025 | 2-Room | 01 TO 03 | 54 sqm | S$330,000 |
| Jan 2025 | 3-Room | 01 TO 03 | 59 sqm | S$358,000 |
| Oct 2024 | 3-Room | 04 TO 06 | 59 sqm | S$360,888 |
| Aug 2024 | 3-Room | 07 TO 09 | 59 sqm | S$375,000 |
| May 2024 | 2-Room | 01 TO 03 | 51 sqm | S$265,000 |
| Feb 2023 | 3-Room | 07 TO 09 | 59 sqm | S$365,000 |
| Apr 2022 | 3-Room | 07 TO 09 | 59 sqm | S$355,000 |
| Mar 2022 | 3-Room | 07 TO 09 | 59 sqm | S$350,000 |
| Nov 2021 | 3-Room | 04 TO 06 | 59 sqm | S$315,000 |
What flat types are in Block 40 Beo Cres?
Block 40 Beo Cres has 96 units, mostly 3-Room flats of the Standard / Adjoined Flat model.
Unit stock by flat type, from the HDB property information dataset.
Where is Block 40 Beo Cres?
Block 40 Beo Cres is an HDB block in Bukit Merah.
Block 40 Beo Cres is an HDB block located along Beo Cres. The block is recorded as completed around 1963, with up to 10 storeys. It has an estimated 96 residential units based on the HDB property information dataset. Flat types in the block include 2-room, 3-room, and 4-room units.
The address is Block 40 Beo Cres, Singapore 160040. It is part of District 03, Queenstown / Tiong Bahru, the Bukit Merah planning area. The block falls within the Central Region and the RCR market segment.
The nearest rail connection is Tiong Bahru MRT, approximately 329m away, around 5 minutes on foot. Nearby amenities include Tiong Bahru Plaza for shopping, NTUC Fairprice Co-operative Ltd for groceries, Beo Crescent Market for food options, Tiong Bahru Pk for greenery and recreation, and Kim Seng Community Centre for community facilities.
How far is Block 40 Beo Cres from MRT and schools?
The nearest MRT/LRT to Block 40 Beo Cres is Tiong Bahru MRT, about 329 m away (~5 min walk). 3 schools are within 1 km, including 2 primary schools.
Getting around
- Tiong Bahru MRT329 m · ~5 min
- Havelock MRT678 m · ~11 min
- Great World MRT879 m · ~14 min
Schools nearby
Flats within 1 km of a primary school qualify for Primary 1 (P1) registration priority.
- Gan Eng Seng SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km420 m
- Alexandra Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority427 m
- Zhangde Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority566 m
- River Valley Primary SchoolPrimary school1.1 km
- Crescent Girls' SchoolSecondary school1.2 km
- Gan Eng Seng Primary SchoolPrimary school1.4 km
- Chij (Kellock)Primary school1.6 km
- Bukit Merah Secondary SchoolSecondary school1.6 km
Shops, food & parks
Straight-line distances from the block. Source: PropKaki amenities data.
What does it cost to buy a flat at Block 40 Beo Cres?
Buying a flat at Block 40 Beo Cres (~S$358k) needs about S$2,854/mo in income and S$1,344/mo in repayments, after S$5,360 stamp duty and a S$90k downpayment.
Illustrative, for a buyer at the recent median resale price (S$358k) — 25% downpayment (bank-loan basis), 25-year loan at 3.5% p.a. Rates as of May 2026. Run it for your own profile →
Buyer's Stamp Duty
S$5,360
BSD, tiered
Downpayment (25%)
S$90k
cash + CPF
Monthly instalment
S$1,344/mo
25y @ 3.5%
Income required
S$2,854/mo
MSR/TDSR @ stress rate
First-time HDB buyers pay no Additional Buyer’s Stamp Duty (ABSD) and may qualify for CPF Housing Grants of up to S$80,000+, which lower the cash required — these are not included above. An HDB concessionary loan also allows a smaller downpayment.
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Recent transacted prices, what's nearby, and whether an asking price is fair.
PropKakiRecent sales at Block 40 Beo Cres land close to the town median — fair value, no big premium.
Frequently asked questions about Block 40 Beo Cres
How much does a 3-Room flat at Block 40 Beo Cres cost?⌄
3-Room flats at Block 40 Beo Cres have recently resold for a median of about S$358k (S$568 psf), from 112 resales on record (HDB caveats). The exact price depends on the flat type, floor and remaining lease.
What are resale prices at Block 40 Beo Cres by flat type?⌄
2-Room ≈ S$199k; 3-Room ≈ S$358k; 4-Room ≈ S$688k (median resale, HDB caveats).
Is Block 40 Beo Cres worth buying given its remaining lease?⌄
Block 40 Beo Cres has about 44 years left on its 99-year lease (completed 1963). Below ~60 years, CPF usage and the maximum loan start to taper with the buyer's age, so check financing before committing. The figure is taken from the most recent transacted flat.
What is the rental yield at Block 40 Beo Cres?⌄
Gross rental yield at Block 40 Beo Cres is about 8.4%, based on a median subletting rent of about S$2,500/mo against a resale price of about S$358k. HDB subletting requires the owner to have met the 5-year MOP, so the per-block sample is small — treat this as indicative.
How much do I need to earn to buy a flat at Block 40 Beo Cres?⌄
For a flat at about S$358k on a 25-year HDB-style loan, you'd need roughly S$2,854/mo in household income, with repayments around S$1,344/mo after a S$90k downpayment. First-timer grants of up to S$80,000+ (not included) lower the cash needed.
What is the nearest MRT to Block 40 Beo Cres?⌄
The nearest MRT/LRT station to Block 40 Beo Cres is Tiong Bahru MRT, about 329 m away (~5 min walk).
Which primary schools are within 1 km of Block 40 Beo Cres?⌄
Alexandra Primary School, Zhangde Primary School are within 1 km of Block 40 Beo Cres — flats within 1 km of a primary school qualify for Primary 1 (P1) registration priority.